Evans' salute as Arnason moves on

MILLERS boss Steve Evans has paid tribute to departing defender Kari Arnason.

The Icelandic international, who has joined Swedish club Malmo for an undisclosed fee, was signed from Aderdeen in 2012 and played a big part in the club's back-to-back promotions.

He made 130 appearances in all and entered the club's history books as the most capped international player whilst with the Millers.

Evans said: "My first thoughts are to thank Kari Arnason for the loyalty, performances and dare I say it friendship he has given me over the last three years since I convinced him to join the Millers from Aberdeen.

"The big fella will always have a place in the hearts of the Millers faithful after playing such a huge part in the success this football club has enjoyed over the last three seasons.

"The lad will always be welcome back here, and on behalf of everyone at Rotherham United I would like to wish Kari every success at both Malmo FF, and with Iceland who are in the latter stages of a campaign to be part of the European Championships."

The Millers report back for pre-season training today having made three summer signings — winger Aidy White from Leeds United and defenders Joe Mattock and Lewis Buxton from Sheffield Wednesday.